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When Jesus Came to Jordan

Author: Fred Pratt Green Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 22 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came to Jordan to be baptized by John, He did not come for pardon, but as the sinless one. He came to share repentance with all who mourn their sins, to speak the vital sentence with which good news begins. 2 He came to share temptation, our utmost woe and loss, for us and our salvation to die upon the cross. So when the dove descended on Him, the Son of Man, the hidden years had ended, the age of grace begun. 3 Come, Holy Spirit, aid us to keep the vows we make; this very day invade us, and every bondage break. Come, give our lives direction, the gift we covet most: to share the resurrection that leads to Pentecost. Topics: God the Son Epiphany; Christian Year-Epiphany; Jesus Christ-Baptism Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Used With Tune: COMPLAINER

Make Me a Servant

Author: Kelly Willard Meter: Irregular Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: Make me a servant, humble and meek Topics: The Church on Mission Service; Service Used With Tune: SERVANT

Be Strong in the Lord

Author: Linda Lee Johnson Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 9 hymnals Refrain First Line: Be strong, be strong Lyrics: 1 Be strong in the Lord, and be of good courage; your mighty Defender is always the same. Mount up with wings, as the eagle ascending; victory is sure when you call on His name. Refrain: Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord; and be of good courage, for He is your guide. Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord; and rejoice, for the victory is yours. 2 So put on the armor the Lord has provided, and place your defense in His unfailing care. Trust Him for He will be with you in battle, lighting your path to avoid every snare. [Refrain] 3 Be strong in the Lord, and be of good courage; your mighty Commander will vanquish the foe. Fear not the battle, for the victory is always His; He will protect you wherever you go. [Refrain] Topics: The Church on Mission Testimony; The Church on Mission Perserverance; Assurance; Courage; Perseverance Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17 Used With Tune: STRENGTH

Share His Love

Author: William J. Reynolds Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: The love of God is broader than earth's vast expanse Refrain First Line: Share His love by telling Topics: The Church at Worship Proclamation; Evangelism; Missions; Proclamation; Witness Used With Tune: SULLIVAN

He Is Exalted

Author: Twila Paris Meter: Irregular Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: He is exalted, the King is exalted on high Topics: The Church at Worship Praise and Adoration; Praise and Adoration-God Used With Tune: HE IS EXALTED

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Author: Theodore Baker; Harriet Krauth Spaeth Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 102 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung, Of Jesse's lineage coming as saints of old have sung. It came a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter, When half spent was the night. 2 Isaiah 'twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind: with Mary we behold it, The virgin mother kind. To show God's love aright she bore to men a Savior, when half spent was the night. 3 This flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air, dispels with glorious splendor, the darkness everywhere. True Man, yet very God, from sin and death He saves us, and lightens every load. Topics: God the Son Christmastide; Jesus Christ-Savior Scripture: Isaiah 11:1 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS Text Sources: German carol, 15th cent.

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 229 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word; tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard. Tell how the angels, in chorus, sang as they welcomed His birth, "Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth." Refrain: Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word; tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard. 2 Fasting alone in the desert, tell of the days that are past; how for our sins He was tempted, yet was triumphant at last. Tell of the years of His labor, tell of the sorrow He bore; He was despised and afflicted, homeless, rejected, and poor. [Refrain] 3 Tell of the cross where they nailed Him, writhing in anguish and pain; tell of the grave where they laid Him, tell how He liveth again. Love in that story so tender, clearer than ever I see: stay, let me weep while you whisper, love paid the ransom for me. [Refrain] Topics: The Church at Worship Proclamation; Jesus Christ-Life and Ministry; Proclamation Used With Tune: STORY OF JESUS

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory

Author: Julia Ward Howe Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 556 hymnals First Line: Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord Refrain First Line: Glory! glory, hallelujah! Lyrics: 1 Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on. Refrain: Glory! glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah! Our God is marching on. 2 He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never sound retreat; He is sifting out the hearts of all before His judgment seat; O be swift, my soul, to answer Him; be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on. [Refrain] 3 In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me; as He died to make us holy, let us live to make all free. Our God is marching on. [Refrain] 4 He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave; He is wisdom to the mighty, He is honor to the brave; so the world shall be His footstool, and the soul of wrong His slave. Our God is marching on. [Refrain] Topics: The Church at Worship Proclamation; Jesus Christ-Reign; Proclamation Used With Tune: BATTLE HYMN

Softly and Tenderly

Author: Will L. Thompson Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 873 hymnals First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, ye who are weary Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me; see, on the portals He's waiting and watching, watching for you and for me. Refrain: Come home, come home, ye who are weary, come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home! 2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, mercies for you and for me? [Refrain] 3 Oh! for the wonderful love He has promised, promised for you and for me; though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon, pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: The Church at Worship Calling; Calling-to Salvation; Repentance Used With Tune: THOMPSON

How Far Is It to Bethlehem

Author: Frances Alice Chesterton; Christina Rossetti Meter: Irregular Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How far is it to Bethlehem, not very far? Shall we find the stable room lit by a star? Can we see the little child, is He within? If we lift the wooden latch, may we go in? 2 May we stroke the creatures there, oxen or sheep? May we peek like them and see Jesus asleep? If we touch His tiny hand, will He awake? Will He know we've come so far just for His sake? 3 O what can I give to Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I'd bring a lamb; if i were a wise man I'd do my part; yet what can I give to Him? Give Him my heart. Topics: God the Son Christmastide; Christian Year-Christmastide Used With Tune: STOWEY